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DAV 180Y

2003 Jaguar Xj

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,202 mi
Last recorded75,202 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Jaguar Xj80,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAV 180Y
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 75,202 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 72,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,334 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,298 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 63,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake, both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 63,418 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin hand brake, both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 62,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake (both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 60,007 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 59,075 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 57,722 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 57,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 56,482 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,777 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,859 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,798 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 50,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,716 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,012 miles

Engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,924 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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DAV 180Y is a 2003 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 80,834 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAV 180Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DAV 180Y registered?

DAV 180Y is a 2003 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DAV 180Y safe to buy?

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